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"Already drawing comparisons to M*A*S*H* for its irreverent humor, this book will appeal to anyone who served in the military as well as to civilian audiences."
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FACs (forward air controllers) in Vietnam flew low and slow, searching for signs of an elusive enemy. Often they trolled themselves as bait for the NVA troops to try to shoot down. When a friendly unit made contact, having a FAC overhead made their day, because the FACs controlled the bomb , rocket , and napalm laden fast movers, fighter jets, and attack aircraft whose ordnance often made the difference between life and death. They were regarded by many of their air force and naval aviator brethren as insane, suicidal, or both. In addition to the perils of enemy fire which ranged from lucky AK 47 shots to .51 caliber machine guns and SA 7 shoulder fired surface to air missiles, they had to watch out to keep from being blown up in a B 52 Arc Light strike or knocked down by friendly artillery.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Finally a book about Vietnam that doesn`t overemphasize the sensational and contentious aspects of that troubled time.His attitude to the war and his experiences bring back memories of my time there that pictures like Green Beret and Apocalypse Now never could.I found his book well balanced between humor and the Horrors and mistakes of the war.This book was well written,interesting,and gave a more realistic view of a time when Journalists were mainly interested in reporting the sensational.I couldn`t put it down.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I will start out saying that I respect the author for his service and the price he paid serving his country
That said I cannot give the author more than one star, thats for his service to his country.
The book itself er Boooooring beyong belief, we reach page 120 before the author even get to Vietnam, the first 120 pages is spend telling about growing up in small town Ohio and becomming an officer.
The rest of the book is filled with details about the auhtors living arangement in vietnam, very little is about
flying the O-2 FAC in combat.
This book was a huge disppointment, had the titel said "My time becoming a USAF officer and living accomodations in Vietnam during a combat tour",it would have been a pretty good book, but the titel "Naked in Da Nang" and a front cover picture of a O-2 FAC diving while firing rockets suggest a quite different book than than the titel implies
Bo Hermansen
Denmark
That said I cannot give the author more than one star, thats for his service to his country.
The book itself er Boooooring beyong belief, we reach page 120 before the author even get to Vietnam, the first 120 pages is spend telling about growing up in small town Ohio and becomming an officer.
The rest of the book is filled with details about the auhtors living arangement in vietnam, very little is about
flying the O-2 FAC in combat.
This book was a huge disppointment, had the titel said "My time becoming a USAF officer and living accomodations in Vietnam during a combat tour",it would have been a pretty good book, but the titel "Naked in Da Nang" and a front cover picture of a O-2 FAC diving while firing rockets suggest a quite different book than than the titel implies
Bo Hermansen
Denmark
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
The Second Greatest Generation?
10 Oct 2004
Format:Hardcover
Naked in Da Nang eliminates extraneous political discussion and opens a new debate: who are the boys we send to war and who are the men they become? What do the fires of conflict do to a man's psyche and how does he grow and change? This book makes no bones about the fact that combat changes a man, and its author freely admits that some of those changes are not for the better, but he also dispels the myth of the Vietnam veteran as damaged property. Jackson and his coauthor skillfully present a very simple but deeply moving account of a young man's journey from his midwestern "cocoon" toward an uncertain future that includes fear, trauma and a disabling injury. That you laugh through much of the book does not diminish its power. In fact, Jackson's self-inflicted humor seems to sharpen the impact of this brilliant memoir. Naked is as well written as anything on the market, and better than most. These two authors have done what once seemed impossible, they have made the men who fought in Vietnam seem like regular folks. Suddenly you see these men as true heroes, who not only answered their nation's call but did so at a time when it was exceedingly unpopular on the home front. Jackson and DixonEngle have painted the SEA veteran with a "greatest generation" brush and it makes for a surprisingly accurate and long overdue picture!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Needs to be on NY Times Bestseller List
29 Oct 2004
Format:Hardcover
I am puzzled as to why this book has not been front and center in the Kerry-Bush debate. Although it does not take a political stand, it does cover thoroughly the character of the men who served in the unpleasantness of 1962 to 1975. Frankly, I am not sure it would make either candidate look good as it emphasizes the sterling qualities of those who actually served in Vietnam, and for more than a few weeks: those who lived day-to-day, crosing off each day lived-through and hoping for more. I had the great fortune to hear the authors speak recently and I have included here in my commentary from another web site. I can only hope that this book will outlive the political season and will offer more than a triumphant footnote to the contentious debate of late. I have just purchased additional copies for several friends who do not seem to understand what Vietnam was or who the men were who fought and died there. We had the good fortune to not only read this powerful book but hear its authors speak at a recent book event. There are many very good books about Vietnam. This is the best we've ever read from a personal perspective. Mike Jackson's warmth, humor and vitality helps you see how the average Joe adapts to combat and to the military in general. As good as the book is, it would make an even better movie. It is written in a manner that paints very clear images and holds your attention with every sentence. Listening to this couple speak is also a wonderful experience. Their conviction and patriotism rings very true. They have an entertaining back and forth routine that is both funny and sweet. Reading the book and hearing them speak is almost a celebration, something that is long overdue for America's vietnam veterans.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
View from a non-vet
27 Oct 2004
Format:Hardcover
Mr. Jackson's book is an important read for anyone trying to get a first hand look at the Vietnam from an average American point of view. He is the guy next door, trained, certified and sent off to war to do a important yet lunatic job in a lunatic war. I now have a better understanding and respect for the Vietnam era vet. I highly recommend it.
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